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    Home » Poultry

    Easy Glazed Chicken Drumsticks Recipe in Balsamic Vinegar

    Updated: Aug 31, 2020 · Published: May 30, 2017 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    People are always searching for inexpensive chicken recipes, and this Balsamic Glazed Baked Chicken Drumsticks recipe delivers. Let's face it. When you're trying to feed a family on a budget, chicken legs often end up on your grocery list. They used to be on mine all the time.

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    These tasty Whole30-compliant chicken drumsticks get a touch of sweetness from the coconut aminos in the marinade. And marinade makes a big difference in the flavor of this meal.

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    Easy Glazed Chicken Drumsticks Recipe in Balsamic Vinegar

    All She Cooks
    Easy Baked Chicken Legs recipe is perfect for serving a flavorful chicken dinner up with a salad on the side.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Additional Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Main dishes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 391 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Serves: 4

    • 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
    • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
    • ½ cup organic chicken stock
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 3 green onions sliced

    Instructions
     

    • Pat chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel and place in a large, sealable plastic bag. Set aside.
    • In a medium glass or other non-reactive bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, coconut aminos, chicken stock, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic together. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
    • Pour one half of the balsamic marinade over chicken and seal bag tightly. Turn bag over until chicken is coated. Place bag in refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to overnight. Reserve remaining marinade to use later.
    • When ready to prepare, preheat oven to 400° and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove drumsticks from plastic bag and arrange on lined baking sheet in a single layer without overcrowding. Discard remaining marinade inside bag.
    • Place baking sheet in preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove chicken from oven and turn each drumstick. After turning, brush the tops of each drumstick with remaining marinade and return to oven. Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is well done and the outside has caramelized.
    • Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Transfer drumsticks to a serving dish and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 469mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 234IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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    Blasamic Glazed Chicken Drumsticks is one of the easiest and tastiest inexpensive chicken recipes that you can make for dinner tonight. This is a simple recipe that is perfect for even a novice to master on the first try. You will love it.

     

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